Website Basics
Start here for progressive learning about managing your library’s website.
Getting Started
Managing Content
Navigation
Media
Introduction - getting started
Managing a library website means more than posting updates—it means ensuring your content is clear, usable, and accessible to everyone.
This training portal will guide you through:
- The basics of managing your website
- Creating effective, user-friendly content
- Meeting ADA accessibility requirements (WCAG 2.1 AA)
Whether you’re new to website management or need a refresher, start here.
Managing Website Content
If you’re new to managing a website, begin with these essentials.
Your Role as a Website Manager
What you’re responsible for—including accessibility and content quality
How Your Website Works
WordPress, pages, posts, and how content is structured
Content vs. Design: What You Control
What you can change—and what requires support
Accessibility is Part of Every Task
Accessibility is not a separate step—it’s part of everything you do on your website.
As a website manager, you are responsible for ensuring that:
- Content is readable and well-structured
- Images include alternative text
- Links are clear and meaningful
- Documents are accessible or avoided when possible